Front
Subject’s left-side view
Subject’s right-side view
Back
high taper · straight hair
High taper with an upright brush crop
Very short dense straight hair standing uniformly like a compact brush, rounded top plane rather than spikes or flat top, clearly retained dark hair above ears and localized high temple taper. Compare the front, both side references and rear view to discuss the outline with your barber.
What to ask your barber
I would like a high taper at the temples and nape, retaining the fuller hair above it. Keep the compact upright brush texture with a rounded crown. Before cutting, let’s agree whether the shortest edges show skin or visible hair, and choose a finish I can maintain at home.
Build a fuller barber brief ↗How to style this look
- Lift the roots into the central or upright shape with fingers, a pick or a brush suited to your texture.
- Define the tips gradually with a small amount of suitable hold product, preserving natural curls where present.
- Check the silhouette when dry and stop adding product before the raised shape becomes heavy.